Senior Manager & Treatment Lead | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled operational manager for their Treatment Department. The ideal candidate will lead a mixed team of clinicians and support their professional development while ensuring efficient treatment processes. Applicants should have experience in line management and clinical supervision, alongside strong organisational skills. The role is vital for maintaining effective team collaboration and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in line management and clinical supervision.
• Strong commitment to professional development and achieving service targets.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide line and case management to therapists, ensure performance targets are met.
• Coordinate supervision arrangements within the service.
• Oversee operational management of the treatment team.

Skills

Line Management

Clinical Supervision

Performance Management

Organisational Skills

Job description

Overview

This post will provide day-to-day operational management of the Treatment Department within EDT, working across EDT and external Talking Therapies services. The post-holder will lead and support a mixed team of clinicians and administrators, including Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Band 7 High Intensity Therapists, and administrative staff at Bands 4–6. They will be responsible for ensuring that referral, booking, and treatment processes are delivered efficiently, consistently, and to a high standard, as well as maintaining their own caseload.

Collaboration

Collaboration will be central to the role. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues across EDT and partner services to maintain clear communication, support effective team working, and ensure smooth pathways for service users. They will oversee supervision and performance management, contribute to staff recruitment and development, and ensure that workloads are managed fairly and effectively in line with service priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide line and case management to Band 7 and Band 5 therapists, and support them to deliver on performance and recovery targets
• Under the supervision of the Clinical Lead, coordinate and oversee clinicians’ supervision arrangements within the service
• Offer clinical supervision to PWPs and Band 7 therapists.
• Offer operational management to the EDT treatmentteam plus supporting any other aspects of the service managed by the Clinical Lead, as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Applicants must have proven experience in line management, clinical supervision, and performance management, along with a commitment to professional development and achieving service targets.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage the demands of a busy and varied workload are essential.

Clinical and Service Details

Clinical hours related to qualification, knowledge, and skills. This to include workshops/groups and individual therapy.

Mission and Values

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\'s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Application

For full details of the job, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025